War Garden Victorious Book Promotes Nation’s Food Victory
The essay lauds wartime food mobilization and the war garden movement led by Charles Lathrop Pack. It notes 1917 3.5 million gardens producing 350 million dollars in food and 1918 5.285 million gardens, with 1.45 billion quarts canned. It highlights the United States school garden army, President Wilson’s support, and the role of educators and women’s organizations in expanding home and community gardens nationwide.
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America
Earth
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Oregon
Arizona
Middle West
Texas
Charles Lathrop Pack
Pack
National War Garden Commission
United States
Thomas Edwards
Oberlin
Mr. Pack
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Quartermaster General's Office
New Jersey
Luther Burbank
California
P. P. Claxton
Commissioner of Education
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Eliot
Massachusetts
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Connecticut
Fred H. Goff
Ohio
John Hays Hammond
Fairfax Harrison
Virginia
Myron S. Herrick
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Emerson McMillin
New York
A. W. Shaw
Illinois
John Dickinson Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. B. White
Missouri
James Wilson
Agriculture
Iowa
Carl Vrooman
Ridsdale
American Forestry Association
Conservation Department
Commission
Norman C. McLoud
Sherman
Department of the Interior
United States School Garden Army
Camp Dix
Buan Liberty
Marion
United States Bureau of Education
United States Commissioner of Education
J. H. Francis
Francis
Claxton
Wilson
Lane
Children of America
School Garden Army
Army
Garden Army
National Council of Women
New Sport Satins Shape Summer Wardrobe Trends
A fashion writer discusses summer wear with sport satins and reverse side weaves for skirts, navy blue or white slip-on sweaters, and wide belts. The piece notes practical, low maintenance fabrics, tan silks with trims, and evolving footwear from pumps to buttoned boots for formal looks, plus golf wear guidelines.
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Shantungs
Pongees
Rajahs
Sport footwear guidance for various outdoor activities
The article emphasizes choosing the right sport shoes and boots for different activities. It warns against wearing heel less shoes on golf while heels are unsuitable on tennis courts or yacht decks. It contrasts white sport oxfords with boots and notes oxfords are more informal. It introduces new low heeled options.
Cut-out Posse on Walls Brighten Paris Rooms
A London writer notes a design trend with girls decorating bedrooms and sitting rooms by cutting out and pasting self colored floral shapes on walls. Flowers and other devices appear in playful, futuristic tones. A singer painted daffodil yellow cut-outs against a silver wall, creating a fresh spring effect. Many also paint furniture to match the decor.
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London
New Leghorn Hats Gain Popularity This Summer
The Retail Millinery Association of America reports a pretty leghorn hat in straw with navy georgette or taffeta. Hats can be worn for sport or tailored looks, often with crown coverage in georgette or taffeta. Flanges on brim or side crowns enhance the style, seen in modestly priced models. Tuscans receive the same trim, including flange and crown variations.
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Bulletin
Retail Millinery Association of America
Fashion Notes Highlight Lightweight Fabrics And Embroidered Details
The column surveys recent fashion trends including chiffon brassieres with veiled closings, black net and gold passementerie for turbans, embroidered blouses designed for suits, bold colored jersey frocks, bead studded silk bags, three-quarter sleeve blouses with wide cuffs, and brocade vests on box coats with gathered lower sections to resemble girdles.
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New Jersey
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War Garden Commission
Victory Garden
Wall House Garden
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